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Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
By: Babagana Wakil
The Nigerian Red Cross Society Borno State branch has elected the elder stateman Mali Gubio as his Chairman to pillot its activities in the state.
Speaking shortly after election in Maiduguri, the National President of the Nigerian Redcross Society who was represented by its National Legal Adviser, Barr. Muazu Muhammed Dikwa commended the state branch for their commitment to serving humanity and their exceptional demonstration of peaceful conduct and team spirit.
“Borno branch is among the leading branches, being one of the epicenter of insurgency and other natural disasters. This branch has done alot and that is why all the principals of its partners here are fully represented” Barr Muazu said.
He urged the new executives to be proactive and be good leaders leading by examples worthy of emulation by all and sundry.
Barr Muazu admonished the new excos to united all staff and volunteers of the society in the state along in their operations and activities.
Those who elected include Dr Bulama Mali Gubio as the Chairman and Muhammed Kauji as the Vice Chairman of the Society.
Others including Alhaji Abba Butu Monguno as Disaster Management Adviser, Hajiya Fati Audu Yusuf as Communication Adviser, Sadiq Abubakar Muazu as the Youth Adviser, Comrade Bulama Abiso as Program Planning Adviser, Hajiya Fusam Nganran as Resource Management Adviser.
Also, Madam Naomi Abwaku as Capacity Development Adviser, Hajiya Naijat Ali as Property Management Adviser, Sheikh Abba Al-amin Banki as Divisional Adviser, Barrister Bukar Modu Mustapha as Legal Adviser and Dr. Muhammed Ghuluze as Health Adviser.
On his part, the State Commandant of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Musa Boyi pledged support to the activities of the society with the state and its environs “we have always been partners, and we will continue to give our maximum support to your operations” he said.
Those who present at the events include Red Cross partners, representatives of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), National Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), and the Nigerian Police Force.
Muhammad Zannah Barma,
Branch Secretary Nigerian Red Cross Society Borno State urged the stakeholders to look inward to generate the funding to sustain the activities of the branch.
“Like, I said earlier it is difficult for us now; ICRC is our sole funders and they have cut down their funding to 9 centers in the state due to the ongoing war Gaza because their attention has been shifted to the Gaza.
“I know we have the capacity and manpower so we need to look inward to generate income to fund our activities,”he said.
Borno: Red Cross elects Mali Gubio as chair, others
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and suspected Islamic State fighters in Sanam, Tillabéri Region of western Niger.
Security sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 12, 2026, during a confrontation between troops and suspected members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) operating in the area.
The clash reportedly took place in Sanam Zone, a locality near the Niger–Mali border known for recurrent armed attacks by jihadist groups.
According to the sources, the soldiers were engaged in an operation when they came under heavy attack, leading to a standoff. Five personnel were confirmed dead, while three others were declared missing after the encounter.
The Tillabéri Region has remained a hotspot of insurgent activities due to its proximity to Mali and Burkina Faso, with security forces frequently conducting operations to contain armed groups.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the latest incident, while search efforts are reportedly ongoing to locate the missing soldiers.
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Combined Army and Police operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims following an armed attack by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ako area of Ekiti State.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 9:00 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard near their base. Preliminary assessment indicated the gunshots were from an assault launched by suspected kidnappers in the area.
Army troops, in collaboration RRS,Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), and local security outfits, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the security forces, the attackers engaged in a gun duel, but were overpowered and forced to retreat into the forest, taking two victims with them.
Through intensified operations, the security forces successfully rescued 12 victims unhurt, while one, identified as Jeremiah Gambo, sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ikole Local Government Area for treatment.
The troops also recovered an unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle, a white Nissan Cabstar pick-up with registration number EJG-96XB, and a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KLE-575AE, all belonging to the victims.
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son to death.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 5:40 p.m. at the RRR Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno.
The case was reported to the Monguno Division at about 6:20 p.m. by Maidugu Mustapha of Gana Ali Ward, who alleged that Mohammed Ibrahim Angoli, 28, a Forest Guard member, fatally shot his 24-year-old son, Ajiya Mustapha, in the back with an AK-47 rifle.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Monguno led a patrol team to the scene, where photographs were taken and the victim was evacuated to General Hospital, Monguno.
A medical doctor on duty confirmed the victim dead on arrival. The corpse was subsequently deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The suspect has been arrested and the firearm recovered as exhibit.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, has commenced investigation into the incident.
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
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